For example, you can cycle through DMG, Pocket, and Game Boy Light picture profiles while playing first-generation cartridges, all faithfully replicating the original hardware’s iconic green hues and pixel grid layouts. With its many picture modes, the Pocket convincingly recreates the visual artifacts that Nintendo’s handhelds were known for, including backlight LCD effects and subpixel patterns. The device also sports damage-resistant Gorilla Glass and a variable refresh rate display, which helps prevent screen tearing in games. Colors exude vibrancy and rich contrast, competing with - if not outperforming - the beautiful IPS displays that have become the standard in the Game Boy modding scene. The Pocket Screen | Image Credit: Alex Van Aken The Screenīesides its library of games, the most crucial part of any handheld is the scre en. The Pocket’s 3.5” LCD, which features a 1600x1440 resolution, is the sharpest I’ve seen in a handheld of its kind. The handheld also plays Sega Game Gear cartridges via a proprietary adapter sold separately, with Neo Geo Pocket, Atari Lynx, and TurboGrafx-16 adapters planned to release in 2022 for $29.99 each. Most importantly, it plays original Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance game cartridges with zero emulation. The device features a stunning 3.5” LCD screen with configurable scaling and display modes, an HDMI dock, a popular music creation suite called Nanoloop, and GB Studio game engine compatibility. Best of all, it’s completely legal since it relies on authentic cartridges. The Analogue Pocket is a marvel of design, setting a new standard for premium video game handhelds, retro or otherwise. With their latest release, the Analogue Pocket, the boutique manufacturer focuses on a fundamental pillar of retro gaming - handhelds. As games industry publishers race to implement shorter loading times, ray-tracing-based rendering, and blockchain technology, retro-hardware-maker Analogue continues to celebrate video game history.
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